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Atlantic City Historical Museum
Museum on the Boardwalk covering Atlantic City history, postcards, photos, and the Miss America legacy. A solid stop for understanding the city beyond the casinos.
Cheapest price
$55
Average price
$97
Fastest journey
2 h 30 m
Average duration
2 h 32 m
Buses per day
37
Distance
154 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from New York, NY to Atlantic City, NJ is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from New York, NY to Atlantic City, NJ will cost around $97 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $55.
Of the 37 buses that leave New York, NY for Atlantic City, NJ on Thu, Jul 02, 34 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jul 02 the direct buses cover the 154 km distance in an average of 2 h 32 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 30 m .
On Thu, Jul 02 the slowest buses will take 2 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Coach Express MA Inc. DOT# 2836400 MC-949071
Coach Express MA Inc. DOT# 2836400 MC-949071
Coach Express MA Inc. DOT# 2836400 MC-949071
Coach Express MA Inc. DOT# 2836400 MC-949071
Coach Express MA Inc. DOT# 2836400 MC-949071
Coach Express MA Inc. DOT# 2836400 MC-949071
Coach Express MA Inc. DOT# 2836400 MC-949071
Fortune Coach Inc via Golden Express DOT2800803 MC# 937793

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from New York, NY to Atlantic City, NJ among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $24, and a flight costs an average of $121.
Distance: 95 miles (154 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$43 Average price Cheapest | $325 Average price | $297 Average price | $41 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 15m Average total duration Fastest 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 46m Average total duration 8h 46m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 53m Average total duration 3h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from New York, NY to Atlantic City, NJ:
A bus is $254 (€210) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to Atlantic City, NJ costing on average $297 (€245).
A bus is $282 (€232) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to Atlantic City, NJ costing on average $325 (€268).
Other travel options to Atlantic City, NJ take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 23m.
Flight takes on average 8h 46m.
You'll arrive about -1h -42m sooner (2h 45m by bus vs 2h 3m by car) and save roughly $-2.01 (€-1.66) compared to fuel and tolls ($43 (€36) vs $41 (€34)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by Greyhound, FlixBus, Infobus, NJ Transit.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $32 |
The table below shows live departures for New York, NY to Atlantic City, NJ buses for today, Wednesday, July 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:30 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 3h00 | 1:30 PM Atlantic City, Pacific Avenue (Tropicana Bus Depot), NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:30 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 2h40 | 1:10 PM Atlantic City, South Pennsylvania Avenue (Resorts Casino Hotel), NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:30 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 3h20 | 1:50 PM Atlantic City, Pacific Ave / S Missouri Ave, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
Fortune Coach Inc via Golden Express DOT2800803 MC# 937793 | 10:30 AM New York, Chatham Square (United Orient Bank), NY | 2h30 | 1:00 PM Atlantic City, Pacific Ave / S Missouri Ave, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:25 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 2h40 | 3:05 PM Atlantic City, South Pennsylvania Avenue (Resorts Casino Hotel), NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:25 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 3h00 | 3:25 PM Atlantic City, Pacific Ave / S Missouri Ave, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
Fortune Coach Inc via Golden Express DOT2800803 MC# 937793 | 12:30 PM New York, Chatham Square (United Orient Bank), NY | 3h15 | 3:45 PM Atlantic City, Pacific Ave / S Missouri Ave, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:05 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 2h40 | 3:45 PM Atlantic City, Pacific Ave / S Missouri Ave, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:05 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 2h50 | 3:55 PM Atlantic City, Pacific Avenue (Tropicana Bus Depot), NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:05 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 3h00 | 4:05 PM Atlantic City, South Pennsylvania Avenue (Resorts Casino Hotel), NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
Fullington Trailways DOT# 120909 MC# 2796 | 1:30 PM New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street | 2h50 | 4:20 PM Atlantic City, Pacific Ave / S Missouri Ave, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
Fullington Trailways DOT# 120909 MC# 2796 | 1:30 PM New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street | 3h00 | 4:30 PM Atlantic City, Pacific Avenue (Tropicana Bus Depot), NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
Fullington Trailways DOT# 120909 MC# 2796 | 1:30 PM New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street | 2h40 | 4:10 PM Atlantic City, South Pennsylvania Avenue (Resorts Casino Hotel), NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:45 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 2h35 | 5:20 PM Atlantic City, Pacific Ave / S Missouri Ave, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:45 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 2h55 | 5:40 PM Atlantic City, South Pennsylvania Avenue (Resorts Casino Hotel), NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:15 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 2h35 | 7:50 PM Atlantic City, Pacific Ave / S Missouri Ave, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:15 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 2h55 | 8:10 PM Atlantic City, South Pennsylvania Avenue (Resorts Casino Hotel), NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
Coach Express MA Inc. DOT# 2836400 MC-949071 | 6:00 PM New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street | 3h10 | 9:10 PM Atlantic City, South Pennsylvania Avenue (Resorts Casino Hotel), NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:15 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 2h55 | 9:10 PM Atlantic City, South Pennsylvania Avenue (Resorts Casino Hotel), NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:15 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 2h35 | 8:50 PM Atlantic City, Pacific Ave / S Missouri Ave, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:00 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 3h00 | 10:00 AM Atlantic City, South Pennsylvania Avenue (Resorts Casino Hotel), NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:00 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 2h40 | 9:40 AM Atlantic City, Pacific Ave / S Missouri Ave, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:00 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 2h50 | 9:50 AM Atlantic City, Pacific Avenue (Tropicana Bus Depot), NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus+![]() | 8:00 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 4h30 | 12:30 PM Atlantic City, South Pennsylvania Avenue (Resorts Casino Hotel), NJ | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+![]() | 8:00 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 3h50 | 11:50 AM Atlantic City, Pacific Ave / S Missouri Ave, NJ | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+![]() | 8:00 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 4h10 | 12:10 PM Atlantic City, Pacific Avenue (Tropicana Bus Depot), NJ | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:30 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 2h50 | 11:20 AM Atlantic City, Pacific Avenue (Tropicana Bus Depot), NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:30 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 2h40 | 11:10 AM Atlantic City, Pacific Ave / S Missouri Ave, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:30 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 3h00 | 11:30 AM Atlantic City, South Pennsylvania Avenue (Resorts Casino Hotel), NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
Coach Express MA Inc. DOT# 2836400 MC-949071 | 9:00 AM New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street | 2h50 | 11:50 AM Atlantic City, Pacific Avenue (Tropicana Bus Depot), NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
Coach Express MA Inc. DOT# 2836400 MC-949071 | 9:00 AM New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street | 2h40 | 11:40 AM Atlantic City, South Pennsylvania Avenue (Resorts Casino Hotel), NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
Coach Express MA Inc. DOT# 2836400 MC-949071 | 9:00 AM New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street | 2h30 | 11:30 AM Atlantic City, Pacific Ave / S Missouri Ave, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from New York, NY to Atlantic City, NJ run on average 20 times per day, taking around 2h 45m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $24 (€20) if you book in advance.
There are 20 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 07:00, the last at 22:35. The fastest bus covers the 95 miles (154 km) distance in 2h 30m.
Distance 95 miles (154 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $24 (€20) |
Buses per day 20 |
Direct buses 20 |
Fastest bus 2h 30m |
First bus 7:00 AM |
Last bus 10:35 PM |
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Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 6 days |
Discover the best of Atlantic City — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Atlantic City trip today.
Museum on the Boardwalk covering Atlantic City history, postcards, photos, and the Miss America legacy. A solid stop for understanding the city beyond the casinos.
Contemporary art gallery and creative hub featuring local artists, exhibitions, and studios in the Midtown district. Popular for a more local arts scene.
Oddities museum with unusual artifacts and interactive exhibits on the Boardwalk. More entertainment-focused than traditional, but long established and popular.
The city's defining waterfront promenade lined with beach access, entertainment, shops, and classic views. Essential for first-time visitors and still the top experience.
Historic pier on the Boardwalk with rides and broad ocean views. It remains one of Atlantic City's most recognizable leisure spots and photo locations.
Wide urban beach running alongside the Boardwalk, popular for classic shore views and summer recreation. A natural companion to any visit to the city center.
Soft, chewy candy strongly associated with Atlantic City’s boardwalk culture and one of the city’s most iconic old-fashioned treats.
Classic New Jersey boardwalk-style pizza sold by the slice, known for a thin crust, gooey cheese, and easy grab-and-go appeal near the beach.
A hearty deli sandwich packed with cured meats, cheese, lettuce, tomato, and dressing, reflecting the strong Italian American food culture of South Jersey.
Long-running steak and seafood institution in a grand setting, popular for upscale dining and classic Atlantic City hospitality.
Historic seafood restaurant and oyster bar known for refined shore classics, strong service, and an old-school Atlantic City atmosphere.
Legendary casual sandwich shop famous for oversized subs and a beloved Atlantic City food tradition dating back decades.
Prices are moderate by U.S. resort standards. Casinos and beachfront dining cost more; casual spots are reasonable.
Tip 18-20% in restaurants and bars. Tip USD 1-2 per drink, round up taxis, and tip hotel staff USD 2-5. Tips are expected for table service.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from New York, NY to Atlantic City, NJ by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Atlantic City, NJ, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most New York, NY to Atlantic City, NJ buses use the New York, Port Authority Bus Station to Atlantic City, South Pennsylvania Avenue (Resorts Casino Hotel) station pair, with some services arriving at Atlantic City, Pacific Ave / S Missouri Ave. Use this guide to compare New York, NY and Atlantic City, NJ bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
New York, Port Authority Bus Station is 4 km from New York city centre. Public transport options include:
New York, Port Authority Bus Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Starbucks (in the station), Auntie Anne's (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and throughout the station.
Ticket office support is available at New York, Port Authority Bus Station.
Available at New York, Port Authority Bus Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at New York, Port Authority Bus Station: Elevators, ramps.
New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. is 4 km from New York city centre. Public transport options include:
New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, and WC.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the station.
Available at New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.: Elevators, ramps.
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